Question

A resident fell in the shower and fractured his right hip. The person returned to the nursing center after surgery to repair the hip. He is at risk for which of the following post-operative complications?

a) Hypertension
b) Constipation
c) Pneumonia
d) Vision impairment

Answer 1

Pneumonia is a possible post-operative complication for a patient who has had surgery to repair a hip fracture due to the immobility during recovery.

Step-by-step explanation:

After a resident has undergone surgery to repair a fractured right hip, the individual is at risk for several post-operative complications due to the immobility associated with recovery. One of these potential complications is pneumonia, which can occur due to poor air exchange as a result of immobility. In addition to pneumonia, the patient is at risk for other complications related to immobility, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), resulting in a possible pulmonary embolism, as well as pressure sores and urinary tract infections. The correct answer to the student's question is c) Pneumonia.